Highlights

Goldie said:

Hi

(i use the schwarzkopf range)

I going to be doing highlights soon which i need to clarify something.

client has previous colour in her hair. Aprox a level 8 or 9 (home kit job). She has regrowth, about 50% grey hair.
I sugguested we can use a 9.5, and i am going to use a 6% developer with a 9.4. I also suggested we do something different. Have highlights.

Ok, so i did 2 tests with schwarzkopf igora blond with 3% developer in one bowl and 6% in another. The 6% test has a small difference and i am not sure if its ok to use 9% to give more lift and a noticeable change when i am only working on levels 9. Her hair was OK with the tests i di btw.

What can u suggest salon geeks?

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Thirtysix said:

What is her natural depth? You won't get a true indication of a strand just in a bowl of bleach. On the head it would be wrapped and benefit from the scalp heat. I would test in foil placed somewhere warm. 6% should be fine really!

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Goldie said:

i guess i wanted to do a strand text to see her hair strength aswell, and also to see level of depth.

her natural hair is about a 7 tbh judging by the roots,

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Thirtysix said:

From what you have said I would say Hl when woven and wrapped should be fine with 6% the slower the lift the cleaner it will be! Hope that helps

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Goldie said:

OK thank you very much for your kind advise.:biggrin:

i need it to develop slower..my speed isnt 100% yet

but out of interest, is 9% with bleach ok to use on level 8/9 previous coloured hair?

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Thirtysix said:

Personally I see no need! I'm sure there are geeks who would disagree. Mix per instructions it will be done!

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chazz!! said:

Hi sorry to hijack the post but I was wondering at college we have been told not to leave bleach on for more than 45 mins if you are using a lower vol to get a cleaner lift then can it be left on longer. X

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chazz!! said:

Hi sorry to hijack the post but I was wondering at college we have been told not to leave bleach on for more than 45 mins if you are using a lower vol to get a cleaner lift then can it be left on longer. X

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chazz!! said:

I just mean in gereral. Im trying to get my sister lighter and its coloured already with goldwell base 6 i tried a test strand bleach with 20 vol and couldnt get it past light orangey colour it got to 45mins so i took it off. Her hair is damaged from over straightning. The salon i work said put 30vol on but i dont think i should. X

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Goldie said:

so with a 6% with the bleach u think there is need to tone afterwards? i dont fancy wasting money if there is no need?!!


(ive qualified as a hairdresser if that means anything, but i am working on my own and doing hairdressing on the side - hence the Q's:grr

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chazz!! said:

I just mean in gereral. Im trying to get my sister lighter and its coloured already with goldwell base 6 i tried a test strand bleach with 20 vol and couldnt get it past light orangey colour it got to 45mins so i took it off. Her hair is damaged from over straightning. The salon i work said put 30vol on but i dont think i should. X

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Bluerinse said:

I generally use lower and then take of after 45 mins then reapply with 10vol again till 45 min or less if colour is reached.

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